MEGAN DUGGAN

DEBUT AUTHOR

Megan Duggan is a freelance writer and lifelong storyteller. Bix’s Balloons is her first children’s book, written to help readers connect with their emotions and cultivate deeper friendships. Based in Colorado, she shares her adventures with her husband, their son, and Busy, a spirited rescue pup.

bix's balloons

AGES 3-7

Bix is a small dog with big feelings. As he moves through his day, facing challenges and meeting new friends, colored balloons appear around him, each one tied to what he’s going through. Balloons float, deflate, delight, and refuse to be buried – just like feelings!

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Release Date | May 5th, 2026

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illUSTRATOR JOANA PEREIRA

Joana Pereira fell in love with drawing at an early age. After graduating with her master’s degree from the University of Lisbon, she became a freelance illustrator and has illustrated more than 60 books. Joana lives in Portugal, where she is always looking for new challenges, new colors for her drawings, and is seeking to change the world with what she does.